Designing a strategic model of succession planning with emphasis on organizational learning in the country's universities (Case study: Islamic Azad University of Khorasan Razavi)
Subject Areas :Mohammad Ghasem Aghel 1 , hamdolah manzari tavakoli 2 * , Masoud Pouekiani 3 , saeid sayadi 4
1 - Azad university
2 - Azad University
3 - Azad University
4 - Azad University
Keywords: Succession management, Organizational learning, Islamic Azad University of Khorasan Razavi, Human resource planning,
Abstract :
The purpose of the current study is to present a strategic model of succession emphasizing on organizational learning in Iran universities particularly the Islamic Azad University of Khorasan Razavi. Mixed-methods, exploratory deign was used in this study in which qualitative approach was initially utilized and subsequently the quantitative approach was used based on the results obtained from the qualitative phase of the study. The researcher proposed the initial conceptual framework and model, based on the results of interviews analyzed with the Delphi method. Then, the model was evaluated using the Field information and survey results. Data were collected through interviews with 25 academic experts who had scientific publications. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire and interviews with university experts. The findings of this study revealed that the conceptual model of the study indicates that succession is influenced by 7 variables that were considered in designing the questionnaire and measuring the pattern of these variables. The results also confirmed the dimensions and factors affecting succession planning and identified the importance of each variable, which are: a) system of education, b) evaluation and measurement of policy performance and c) talent identification d) strategy and the formation of a talent treasury e) human resources.
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